Sterile Processing Technician
Course No. AHX20
Allied Health Division
Mt. Hood Community College
Summer 2009 beginning June 22, 2009
About this course
AHX 20 is a six credit course. The curriculum includes skills, knowledge, and abilities that have been identified as critical for career entry-level positions working as a Sterile Processing Technician. The course includes lecture and lab components.
Note: This course is currently offered every other year.
The next offering will be Winter Term 2010.
Sterile Processing Technician Overview
Sterile Processing Technicians process, store, and distribute medical and surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment for operating rooms and other areas of hospitals and healthcare facilities. They understand and apply principles and methods of sterilization and infection control. This course prepares students for the National Certification Examination for Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician.
Prerequisites
- High School Diploma or GED
- College Placement Test (503-491-7678)
- Able to stand for prolonged periods
- Able to lift heavy instrument trays
- Good verbal communication skills
All new students must complete an admission form at www.mhcc.edu/admissions or in the Admissions and Records Office.
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